This tour combines the best of land and water, taking you to the cliffs of small islands within the Machalilla National Park to see exotic birds like the blue-footed booby and the magnificent Frigatebird, as well as the waters around the islands where you can snorkel and kayak. Specialized guides will accompany you for all parts of the tour.

In this tour you will experience the marvels of Machalilla National Park on both land and water, including a special discovery dive (with tank) in a location free of underwater currents for about 10 minutes.

On the cliffs of small islands within the Park you will see exotic birds like the blue-footed booby and the magnificent Frigatebird. For the water part of the tour, you can snorkel and kayak in addition to your discovery dive. Specialized guides will accompany you for all parts of the tour.

Machalilla National Park stretches from the shore to the mountains and boasts an impressive biodiversity of plants and animals, as well as both dry and humid forests. The varied topography makes it an ideal location to take a cycling tour, no matter what your level of ability.

We have various levels of difficulty (low, medium, high) and can customize a cycling tour to fit your needs.

Twenty five percent (25%) of Machalilla National Park is a large marine area that is influenced by the Humboldt Current and boasts no less than 20 diving sites. These sites are home to coral formations and a large variety of marine species, including tropical fish, manta rays, turtles, various crustaceans, and whales.

We offer diving courses at various levels, as well as PADI and SSCI certifications that come with an international level license. We also offer discovery scuba diving for beginners who just want a taste of what diving is like. Of course, all of our diving personnel are fully licensed.

We are a certified company with all the permits required to dive within the limits of the Machalilla National Park.

Los Frailes (The Friars) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador and lies within the Machalilla National Park. It is a series of three beaches in a crescent shape with cliffs on each side and beautiful clear water.

Agua Blanca is a privileged community also within the borders of the park that claims the status of the last Indian capital. There is an interesting archaeological museum with artifacts from pre-Incan times and a sulphur pool that many believe has healing properties.

Plata Island (Silver Island) is a smaller version of the Galapagos located within Machalilla National Park. Here you will encounter many of the same birds species found on the Galapagos, such as the blue-footed booby, red-footed booby, Nazca booby, frigatebird, and occasionally albatross. A coral reef encircles the island and hosts a wide variety of marine species, including manta rays, tropical fishes, and turtles. The island itself boasts a beautiful landscape and the perfect environment to explore and watch the wildlife in their natural habitat.

Upon arriving, you will take a 2 hour guided walk to explore the island and see the birds before returning to the boat for lunch and a short rest. After lunch you will have the opportunity to snorkel (about 1 hour) where you can observe the coral reef and its various inhabitants, such as fish and turtles.

Plata Island (Silver Island) is a smaller version of the Galapagos located within Machalilla National Park. Here you will encounter many of the same birds species found on the Galapagos, such as the blue-footed booby, red-footed booby, Nazca booby, frigatebird, and occasionally albatross. A coral reef encircles the island and hosts a wide variety of marine species, including manta rays, tropical fishes, and turtles. The island itself boasts a beautiful landscape and the perfect environment to explore and watch the wildlife in their natural habitat.
Upon arriving, you will take a 2 hour guided walk to explore the island and see the birds before returning to the boat for lunch and a short rest. After lunch you will have the opportunity to snorkel (about 1 hour) where you can observe the coral reef and its various inhabitants, such as fish and turtles.

In addition, from June to October humpback whales are present in the waters of the park. They migrate to the warm Ecuadoran waters each year to mate and give birth before returning south to the colder waters of the Antarctic regions where food is plentiful.

Our team of professionals (guides and captains) has over 23 years of experience and an average success rate of 90% for whale sighting each season.

This tour takes place in the San Sebastian forest, located within Machalilla National Park. On your ride you will encounter a variety of rainforest trees, insects, birds, and monkeys. The majority of the tour takes place on horses, with short periods walking in order to better see the birds.

The Pacific Ocean off the coast of Manabi, Ecuador benefits from the influence of the Humboldt Current, which brings nutrient-rich Antarctic water from the south and attracts an abundance of marine life, including many sport fishing species.

Humpback whales can be seen all along the marine portion of Machalilla National Park. They migrate to the warm Ecuadoran waters each year to mate and give birth before returning south to the colder waters of the Antarctic regions where food is plentiful.

You also have the option on this tour to snorkel along the coast within the park.

Our team of professionals (guides and captains) has over 23 years of experience and an average success rate of 90% for whale sighting each season.